Observers from over ten allied nations, attended the event, alongside senior commanders from multiple NATO air force
The United States Army, in cooperation with the Inspectorate of the Polish Air Force and with support from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, conducted a live fire campaign of the SPIKE NLOS (Non-Line-of-Sight) missile system from an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter at the Central Air Force Training Range in Ustka, Poland.
The campaign was organized under the direction of U.S. Army, which deployed AH-64E Apaches from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, headquartered in Ansbach, Germany, to Poland for training and evaluation. The exercise was hosted by the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MoND) with participation from the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces and the Inspectorate of the Polish Air Force.
During the campaign, two SPIKE NLOS missiles were launched from U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches at maritime targets, achieving direct hits at ranges of 26 kilometers.
Senior U.S. and Polish military officials emphasized that integrating SPIKE NLOS onto the Apache platform enhances rotary-wing aviation with extended standoff engagement and precision strike capabilities. They further noted the potential of the system as part of Poland’s future AH-64E fleet.
The successful campaign reflects over a year of close planning and coordination between U.S. and Polish forces, supported by industry partners. The demonstration underscored the growing cooperation between the United States and Poland in advancing allied interoperability and long-range precision strike capabilities.
As the developer and manufacturer of SPIKE NLOS, Rafael provided technical expertise, integration support, and operational know-how throughout the campaign. The company emphasized its commitment to supporting the Polish Armed Forces in every capability-building process they choose to pursue, including through cooperation with Poland’s defense industry.
